05 VLX bow ballast

(fyrdawg) · (fyrdawg) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 08-16-2005, 10:02 AM

I have an 05 VLX without a bow ballast tank. I am looking for a sack/weight i can use that will give me enough weight to bring the nose of the boat down a bit. How much weight do i need? Is there anything that will fit in the bow walkway without comprimising seating?? Any answers out there???

(toesideturtle) · (toesideturtle) **Join Date: Oct 2002** 08-16-2005, 7:12 PM

I have and 05 VLX with the bow tank 350lbs and I add a 500lbs sack. You need it!

(jarrod) · (jarrod) **Join Date: May 2003** 08-16-2005, 7:51 PM

stash 300-400 in lead under the bow cushions.

zboomer 08-16-2005, 8:05 PM

Yes, agree 100% with Chuck, new VLX loves weight in the nose. You definitely need to get some (a lot of) weight up there.

(fyrdawg) · (fyrdawg) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 08-17-2005, 8:35 AM

Thanks guys!!! where is the best place to get some lead weights from???

(buzz_grande) · (buzz_grande) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 08-17-2005, 8:51 AM

http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/1/247535.html?1124249998

(greg__s) · (greg__s) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 08-18-2005, 7:38 AM

What does more bow weight do to the wake?

Greg

(fyrdawg) · (fyrdawg) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 08-18-2005, 11:37 AM

Cleans up the wake and keeps the bow down.

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 08-20-2005, 1:16 PM

I've got the bow tank, but I'm also adding Pop Bags to the front. Here are some pics of three Pop Bags (120 lbs) jammed into the extra deep side pockets of our 2006 VLX. As you can see, I can add at least two more for a total of five on each side. The total added weight will be 400 lbs and none of it will be in the way. :-)

(ralph) · (ralph) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 08-20-2005, 2:17 PM

Can you trailer with that additional weight in the nose? What does it do to the tounge weight on the truck?

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 08-20-2005, 2:29 PM

My plan it to pull the two exposed bags (not pictured) out and set them in the back of the boat (behind the trailer wheels) when trailering. Otherwise, that another 400 lbs on the tongue.

(andrew_moreton)

What are Pop Bags and where can you buy them?